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Tuesday, 10 January 2012

Now a 'Card Carrying Member'

Gee, I forgot to tell you! Last week, I officially became a card-carrying-member of the Bridge City NeedleArts Guild and the EAC (Embroiderers' Association of Canada). Check out this page on the Artists' Trading Cards! They look a lot like the postcards I love making, but these are the size of a playing cards.

I met these bold ladies over the summer at their open stitch nights. I say bold because I had barely become involved with the group when they officially decided that I was to be a guest speaker this spring. lol I found out by accident while attending one of their business meetings as a guest last fall. I sat there that night as they voted to accept the motion to have Monika be a guest speaker. I had a good laugh at that one! I looked over to one of the members and whispered, "oh gosh I thought when they said Monika, they meant me!" And she laughed, "yes - it is you. We just haven't told you yet." I was so embarrassed! lol So I attended a couple more meetings and decided I like them. They've taught me a lot already. I LOVE their work. Oh how I love their work! I saw stumpwork and bobbin lace and silk ribbon and pulled thread and ... sigh. I want to learn it all! I also really love the selection of books they bring each meeting. I took one home that's all on the work of Dutch/Australian Annemeike Mein. Look her up. Be prepared to be awestruck!! Her work is gigantic. I also found out about Canadian 'needlepainter' Tanya Berlin. She does her threadpaintings all by hand. WOW. Head spinning. Needle and thread knows no bounds! So much to learn. : )

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I am a big Annemieke mien fan and have been for many, many years. Lonf before I took up thread painting myself. Obviously, I have seen much of her work up close, being here in Australia. She is quite elderly, now, but extremely well respected in her community and has a permanent display at her regional gallery. I think she is one of the reasons I have found thread painting so wonderful. The book is gorgeous, isn't it?

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I make my living stitching what you see here. Please do not copy my art or create art from my photographs. I hope I inspire you to find your own voice. If you are interested in sharing images of my work, please ask first. : ) Monika@MySweetPrairie dot ca. Thank you!